Crime in Dayton, OH is higher than the national average; with a violent crime rate of 45.9 compared to the US average of 22.7, and a property crime rate of 70.6 compared to the US average of 35.4. This means that residents and visitors in Dayton are more vulnerable to becoming victims of violent or property crimes than those living elsewhere in the US. To combat this situation, it is important for citizens and local law enforcement to work together to ensure everyone’s safety and help reduce the crime rate in Dayton.
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)
Dayton violent crime is 45.9. (The US average is 22.7)
Dayton property crime is 70.6. (The US average is 35.4)
NOTE: Click on the links below to see charts for each crime category.